there are a few dozen israel supporters at the same location. they say continuous rocket attacks from hamas have left israel no choice but to take action. israel's consul-general in san francisco warns that things could get more serious. >> at the moment there are about 4.5 million israelis in bomb shelters including my family. this is unstainable. the government must protect its people. that's the responsibility of every government. it doesn't matter if it's israel or american or british or any other government. they have to protect their citizens. and whatever it takes, we'll do it. and if it's not enough to do what we're doing now, then, yes, a ground operation is a possibility. >> israel's two largest cities have never before been exposed to rocket fire from hamas. >>> congressional leaders seem optimistic they can reach a deal avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff." lawmakers need to come to an agreement to avert tax increases and spending cuts that take effect january 1. cbs 5 reporter grace lee on what they are saying about those negotiations